Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Oman
Oman: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 68.24 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Oman, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Oman is 68.24, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and down 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Oman peaked at 70.71 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 55.88, in 2001.
That places Oman 35th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 38 years of available data.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 56.24 | — |
| 1991 | 57.22 | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 58.02 | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 58.78 | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 58.85 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 58.24 | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 57.73 | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 57.14 | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 56.85 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 56.61 | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 56.17 | -0.8% |
| 2001 | 55.88 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 55.92 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 56.09 | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 56.24 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 56.36 | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 56.65 | +0.5% |
| 2007 | 57.12 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 57.77 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 58.58 | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 59.64 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 62.76 | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 66.11 | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 67.8 | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 68.65 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 69.44 | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 70.29 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 70.71 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 70.52 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 69.78 | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 65.96 | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 65.78 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 68.25 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | 68.33 | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 68.29 | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 68.38 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 68.36 | -0.0% |
| 2027 | 68.24 | -0.2% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 68.24 is above the median for high income countries, which is 62.3, 1.1× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Oman's 68.24 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 44.67, 1.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 57.57 | 56.24 | 58.85 | 10 |
| 2000s | 56.68 | 55.88 | 58.58 | 10 |
| 2010s | 67.57 | 59.64 | 70.71 | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.7 | 65.78 | 68.38 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Oman
More work & labour data for Oman
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.6675 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.5966 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.7628 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.13 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6784 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,410 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 346.71 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,193 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 6,902 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 12,095 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Oman?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Oman was 68.24 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 70.71 in 2017.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.88 in 2001.
- How does Oman rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Oman ranks 35th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Oman data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.